Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate (prostate) in men. According to statistics, this is the most common urological disease in the 25-50 age group. The main causes of the disease can be divided into 2 groups: infectious and non-infectious. In most of the reported cases, the causes of prostatitis are specifically non-infectious.
Many factors are involved in the development of the disease: smoking, hypothermia, regular alcohol consumption, sedentary lifestyle, infections in the genital tract, which eventually spread to the prostate. It can also negatively affect prostate health and tight underwear, allergic reactions, trauma, severe stress, constipation, and prolonged urinary retention.
The impetus for the manifestation of the disease is usually low sexual activity or prolonged abstinence. Due to all these factors, hormonal changes occur, blood circulation in the pelvic organs is disrupted, and lymphatic stagnation occurs. This, in turn, lowers the immune system, making the prostate very vulnerable to infections and viruses.
Prostatitis can be divided into 3 forms: infectious, acute and chronic.
The causes of the infectious form can be various types of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and Trichomonas. As a rule, the development of infectious prostatitis occurs due to the entry of sexually transmitted infections into the prostate. Most of the time these are infections such as chlamydia, syphilis, gonorrhea, or trichomoniasis. By passing from the urinary ducts and bladder to the prostate gland through the lymphatic or blood vessels in the pelvis, the infection affects the blood supply to the prostate, causing congestion or (in very rare cases) blood poisoning. But it does not always cause the development of inflammation; this requires the above factors, without which the disease may not manifest itself.
The acute form of prostatitis is the main cause of unpleasant and painful sensations when going to the bathroom. Often the patient also has a fever (up to 40 degrees), chills, malaise, pain in the perineum. In the acute form, prostate edema occurs, due to which normal urination is interrupted. At the first symptoms, you should immediately schedule an appointment with a urologist, since any delay in treatment can lead to the transformation of the disease into a chronic form. At the same time, with acute prostatitis, the chances of full recovery are almost always high, although complex treatment is required. It typically includes antiviral medications, ultrasound, physical therapy, reflexology, and prostate massage.
The chronic form of prostatitis develops 3 to 6 months after the onset of the acute form, if no treatment has been performed. In this form, the disease can remain invisible for a long time, but under certain conditions, exacerbations are possible. The danger of prostatitis is that it can lead to other, much more unpleasant diseases: vesiculitis, fibrosis, inflammation of the appendages and then erectile dysfunction (impotence) and, as a result, infertility.
Treatment of prostatitis with folk remedies.
Prostatitis in acute or complicated form is treated only in a hospital under the supervision of doctors. They perform full diagnostics, PCR, uroflowmetry, do blood and urine tests, detect the presence of dangerous viruses or bacteria. And only then, depending on the established reasons, antibiotics, immunostimulants, laser and physiotherapy are prescribed. Severe cases may also require surgery.
Treatment of prostatitis at home will be effective only in the absence of complications or with a relapse of the chronic form. Generally, home remedies for prostatitis are designed to reduce pain, boost immunity, and help clear pelvic edema.
Squats for prostatitis
When the cause of prostatitis is inflammation (and not a bacterial infection), there is a possibility that the disease is caused by a violation of the blood supply to the pelvis, affecting both the prostate and the muscles around it. . And there is no better way to restore blood circulation than regular squats. Test yourself first: stretch your arms, raise them above your head, and do as many squats as you can.
These should be deep squats "to the end", that is, so that the pelvis does not stay at the level of the knees and the torso does not lean forward, creating the illusion of performing the exercise. If you can do this exercise 80-100 times, you have a good chance of being cured. If you quickly develop pain in your legs and pelvis, this is a sure sign of weak leg muscles and problems with blood circulation in the prostate and other pelvic organs.
You may not do this exercise every day, but limit yourself to 3 times a week. If you can't sit 80 times, try dividing the performance into several approaches: 4 times 20 times, 2 times 40, or 50 times. For maximum efficiency, the pause should not be very long: 3-5 minutes.
Also try supplementing squats with other exercises:
- Raise your legs while lying on your stomach (about 20 times per approximation), but you shouldn't do this exercise 100 times so as not to push yourself too hard;
- Do "scissors": sit on the floor, find support for your hands behind your back, lift your legs in the air and cross them, leaving the right and left alternately on top. With this exercise, too, don't try too hard.
Along with squats, these exercises should total 100-150 times; then home treatment for prostatitis will be more effective and medications may not be required.
Other exercises for prostatitis
- Lie on your back, bend your legs and put them on; the knees should reach the face. With your arms around your legs, lie down for 3 to 20 minutes. This exercise for the treatment of prostatitis will also be very effective, but you must be very patient. And the longer you can stay in this position, the better. But don't overdo it! Much more than 20 minutes at a time is strongly discouraged.
- Perineal massage is also one of the most effective exercises against prostatitis. Do it in the morning, immediately after sleeping, to relieve prostate congestion.
- Another effective exercise is done just before your morning meal. Stand to your full height, bring your legs together, and do a third of your usual squat. Freeze in this position and begin to move your knees forward one by one: left and then right. Do this exercise for 5 minutes. You can repeat the same at night. This is quite a complicated method and it may not be easy, but if it is done regularly, you will get used to it and can not only cure prostatitis, but also perform its regular prophylaxis.
Pumpkin seeds for prostatitis
Pumpkin seeds have long been popular in treating prostatitis. This is a very powerful folk remedy, and at the same time affordable and inexpensive. They contain a large amount of zinc, which is necessary for a man of any age; its daily part is contained in only 30 seeds. Just eat dried seeds before meals every day and you will see improvement quickly.
Another way is to peel a pound of seeds and run them through a meat grinder. The main thing is that they are not fried, otherwise you will not get the desired effect. Add 200-250 grams of honey and stir. From the resulting mass, roll into balls no less than a hazelnut. Store these balls in the refrigerator, putting some in before you use them.
Eat these balls one at a time half an hour before meals, twice a day. But don't swallow it quickly, chew it slowly for several minutes. As a general rule, such treatment is very effective and one course per year will be enough to avoid relapses.
Hazelnut prostatitis treatment.
To prepare this product, you need bark or leaves; both will be equally effective. You can even use them one at a time, but it is advisable not to mix them. It is also important to remember that the crust takes twice as long to prepare.
Prepare 1 tablespoon of the product in 1 cup of boiling water, cover with a lid and let it steep for half an hour. Then strain and drink a quarter glass 4 times a day. For brewing, you can use both fresh and brewed 1-2 times, although fresh will of course be more effective. This remedy generally helps relieve prostatitis symptoms within a week.
Aspen bark from prostatitis
Aspen bark will be as effective against prostatitis as hazelnut bark and leaves. To do this, the aspen bark must be collected before the sap flow begins, before the buds and leaves begin to bloom. This usually happens in the middle of April. The thickness of the crust can be any, but preferably 3 mm.
The crust should be dried a little in the shade or in the oven, and then take 100 grams, grind and pour into a 0. 5 liter jar. The crust is poured with 200 grams of vodka, but so that it completely covers it. Then the jar should be tightly closed and left to stand in a dark place for 2 weeks. Then strain the tincture through cheesecloth or a strainer.
An infusion of 20 drops per quarter glass of water is used, 3 times a day before meals. Usually the aspen tincture obtained is sufficient for about 2 months.
Treatment of prostatitis with wormwood.
Wormwood is a wonderful remedy for almost any inflammation of the genital tract, as it is very effective in killing a purulent infection. A complete remedy can be prepared with just 100 grams of dried wormwood herb. It must be carefully cut and sifted through a kitchen strainer. The herb that has passed through it is apt to be taken in dry form: dry wormwood, due to its strong bitterness, has a cleansing effect on the body, killing all kinds of infectious agents and parasites.
How is absinthe treated? The algorithm is simple:
- To begin with, you will need to swallow a pinch of dry shredded grass for the first 3 days, washed down with water. This should be done every 2-3 hours, even at night. It doesn't matter if you do it before or after eating. It is very important that during these first 3 days you cannot take a break, not even at night. This is quite a difficult procedure, even due to the difficulty of swallowing the bitter herb, but such a course will help you not only in the fight against prostatitis, but also against any other infections.
- In the second stage, it is required to drink absinthe 5-6 times a day, 4 days in a row, taking breaks only at night.
Throughout this course, you must follow a strict diet. Otherwise, the strength of the treatment can be significantly reduced.
- It is advisable to exclude the bread or reduce its quantity to 200 grams, but not fresh, but it is time to "lie down" a little;
- Eliminate meat, fish, sausages, eggs, sweets, cheeses and other dairy products from the diet;
- Be sure to exclude alcohol and tobacco;
- But at the same time, you can freely use a variety of cereals, nuts, fruits and sunflower oil.
During the course, you may feel an exacerbation of some latent ailments, joint pain and general weakness.
Parsley for prostatitis
Parsley is an extremely healthy plant that has many medicinal properties. In particular, these include the ability to stop inflammation and normalize the functions of the genital organs. For cooking, we use parsley because of its high flavor, but in fact, it is a powerful medicinal herb and contains many beneficial trace elements and vitamins.
For example, 100 grams of parsley contains the daily requirement of vitamin A, which makes parsley very beneficial for the eyes. At the same time, the content of vitamin C is several times higher than in lemons. In addition, parsley contains inulin (natural insulin), which effectively regulates blood sugar levels and has a beneficial effect on the intestines.
To fight prostatitis, you need to drink a tablespoon of parsley juice 3 times a day for half an hour before meals. You can also use chopped parsley seeds: pour a glass of boiling water over them and let them simmer for 15 minutes. Take the broth 5-6 times a day for one tablespoon.
Treatment of prostatitis with herbs.
Herbal medicine for prostatitis is a very old and proven remedy. For centuries, the recipes used in folk medicine have come down to us practically unchanged. Here are the most effective recipes:
- Squeeze the juice of celandine from the freshly chopped stem and mix with alcohol in proportions 1 to 1. Take the infusion in the morning before breakfast. For the first time, one drop of infusion per 50 grams of water, and then gradually increase the dose so that by the end of the month there are already 30 drops.
- Another recipe for parsley treat: Add cranberry, hawthorn, and valerian root. The plants need to be cut and mixed and then filled with a glass of boiling water. Then you need to strain the solution through cheesecloth and drink half a glass 2 times a day. This infusion will be very effective for the infectious form of prostatitis.
- To treat clove prostatitis, grind the dried plant and pour a glass of boiling water over it. Then everything is done as in the previous recipe: filter the tincture through cheesecloth and use half a glass.
- Radiola pink will be extremely effective against chronic prostatitis. You need to pour a glass of boiling water over a tablespoon of the grated roots of this plant and let it steep for an hour. Then the tincture is filtered by half a glass of 2 a day (usually before breakfast and dinner).
It is worth knowing that herbal treatment usually takes much longer than treatment with other methods, including medication. Usually the course lasts from one month to six. However, the advantage of herbal treatment for prostatitis is usually that it is very effective in combating not only the symptoms, but also the causes of the disease, which are often hidden from view. Also, herbs rarely have side effects, unless you have allergies, and remedies based on different herbs can be combined without any problem.
It is also important to remember: when using alcoholic tinctures, it is not advisable to consume them on an empty stomach, especially if you have problems with the gastrointestinal tract.
Prevention of prostatitis
Prevention is always easier and more profitable than curing it later. Therefore, you should know some simple secrets that will help to avoid the development and complications of prostatitis:
- Try not to sit for a long time without interruption, especially in an uncomfortable position;
- Avoid hypothermia, especially in the pelvic area;
- Also, avoid constipation and urinary retention, as they contribute a lot to the development of this disease.
Also, regular physical activity, which helps improve blood circulation in the pelvic organs, will be a very good preventive measure. A correct and well-oiled diet will also contribute. It should be noted that these points will allow you to avoid many diseases that haunt a person after 30 years.
Remember, instead of diagnosing yourself and trying to treat yourself at home, you need to consult with an experienced therapist first! This way you will avoid many problems and possible complications.